Monday, 13 April 2015

Bandai Namco, Capcom and SEGA have today announced Project X Zone 2 for Nintendo 3DS. The second episode of this ultimate cross-over tactical RPG, created by Monolith, will hit digital & physical shelves in the above-mentioned regions on Autumn 2015.

With more than 400,000 units sold, the first episode of this Tactical-RPG series surprised not only fans but also press thanks to its massive line-up, stirring gameplay and unique humour. Among the famed returning licenses, Project X Zone 2 will feature characters from Tekken, Tales of Vesperia, God Eater, Devil May Cry, MegaMan X, the Resident Evil series, Sakura Wars, Yakuza: Dead Souls and Virtua Fighter.

“Working hand-in-hand with renowned publishers such as SEGA and Capcom is a blessing. Exchanging ideas and working towards making fans happy is the ultimate goal behind this cross-over. With dozens of famous characters and licenses, unique humour traits and highly tactical gameplay; Project X Zone 2 presents itself as a serious contender to be a critically appreciated Tactical RPG!” said Herve Hoerdt, Vice President of IP Strategy, Marketing & PR at Bandai Namco Europe.

The successful recipe of this game will be heightened with the addition of several characters, in-game features (more information to come over the next few months!) and new languages for subtitles: French, Italian, German and Spanish.

We’re very excited to announce a new feature that has been requested by fans of The Order: 1886. In the latest patch you’ll find our powerful new Photo Mode. With Photo Mode, you’ll be able to compose, capture, and share stunning images of your favorite moments, characters, and environments.

We’re very excited to announce a new feature that has been requested by fans of The Order: 1886. In the latest patch you’ll find our powerful new Photo Mode. With Photo Mode, you’ll be able to compose, capture, and share stunning images of your favorite moments, characters, and environments.

Presenting the Rockstar Editor – a special feature in Grand Theft Auto V for PC that allows players to record, edit, and share videos created from footage in both Story Mode and GTA Online.

Watch today’s video “Introducing the Rockstar Editor” for an overview of just some of the features of this powerful video creation tool including special camera modes, filters, depth of field and audio customization options - as well as the unique Director Mode feature that allows you to stage creative movie-making sequences from a cast of characters ranging from familiar faces from Story Mode, to pedestrians and even animals. You’ll be able to upload your finished masterpiece to YouTube and to the Rockstar Games Social Club to share with friends.

The Rockstar Editor will be available for use in GTAV PC when the game is released tomorrow April 14th.

"House of Wolves," the second batch of downloadable content for open-world shooter Destiny, will hit on Tuesday, May 19th. House of Wolves should offer a slew of fixes to Destiny's shared economy, making the climb to level 32 easier and offering more incentives for players to customize their gear with unique upgrades.

"House of Wolves," the second batch of downloadable content for open-world shooter Destiny, will hit on Tuesday, May 19th. House of Wolves should offer a slew of fixes to Destiny's shared economy, making the climb to level 32 easier and offering more incentives for players to customize their gear with unique upgrades.

Tuesday, 3 March 2015

If you load up Dragon Age: Inquisition today, you’ll find some tweaks and fixes. Patch 5 (version 1.06) is available now, and it also includes something players have been asking for since launch. The biggest addition in the latest update is the inclusion of party storage. You can dump your extra gear in the Undercroft in Skyhold.

If you load up Dragon Age: Inquisition today, you’ll find some tweaks and fixes. Patch 5 (version 1.06) is available now, and it also includes something players have been asking for since launch. The biggest addition in the latest update is the inclusion of party storage. You can dump your extra gear in the Undercroft in Skyhold.

The next entry in the Metal Gear Solid series, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, will be released worldwide on September 1, 2015. The release date was expected to be announced on the game's official website tomorrow, as teased by a countdown clock that recently went live.

The next entry in the Metal Gear Solid series, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, will be released worldwide on September 1, 2015. The release date was expected to be announced on the game's official website tomorrow, as teased by a countdown clock that recently went live.

SEGA announced today that ‘The Trigger’, the fifth add-on pack for survival horror Alien: Isolation, will be available to download from today. Seeing players compete against the clock across three terrifying new maps for Alien: Isolation’s Survivor Mode, ‘The Trigger’ may be the game’s most challenging add-on to date.

Set before the events of Alien: Isolation, ‘The Trigger’ puts players in the shoes of Sevastopol Station’s Ricardo. Across the three new maps, players will find a new terror around every corner. The creature is quick and cunning and the synthetics ruthless and relentless; both are brutal and deadly.

Prioritising the lives of the station’s inhabitants over his own survival, Ricardo will do whatever he can to assist Marshal Waits in his plan to destroy the creature. There was a package of explosives with one of the marshals but nothing has been heard of him for some time. If Ricardo can secure Prisoner Processing and escape the creature, there’s a chance he can track down the marshal in Synthetic Storage and blast the creature into the depths of space.

CI Games today announced that the first major downloadable content for their hit title Lords of the Fallen is now available for download on PC, PS4, and Xbox One for $7.99.

Lords of the Fallen: Ancient Labyrinth builds upon the existing lore, characters, and storyline of the popular action-RPG. Players can expect the same challenging gameplay that made the original release a fan-favorite, but with more rewards for playing through multiple times and exploring every dark corner of the Ancient Labyrinth.

Incorporating an all-new storyline, Lords of the Fallen: Ancient Labyrinth is set in a long-forgotten library that exists somewhere between the human and demonic realms. Lording over the mysterious, moving maze of the library and its undead occupants - the haunted soldiers - is The Keeper, the most powerful Lord in the Rhogar Army and a foe more sinister than any Harkyn has encountered before. With the DLC, players can explore the uncharted wilds of the Labyrinth, discover hidden secrets, and fight never-before-seen enemies with new weapons, shields, and armor, all in the name of destroying the evil that has shattered civilization.

Warner Bros has announced Mortal Kombat X, a free-to-play fighting/card-battler hybrid for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Android users. Developed NetherRealm Studios, the game delivers striking graphics and brings a custom Mortal Kombat fighting gameplay experience anywhere, anytime through the accessibility of mobile devices. Mortal Kombat X will be available April 2015 on iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Android devices.

“NetherRealm Studios has created a Mortal Kombat X mobile experience that allows more players than ever before to play this over-the-top fighting game through their ever-present smartphones, tablets or other devices,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “What’s more, we’ve expanded the unique cross-connectivity feature that links the mobile and console versions of Mortal Kombat X, delivering unique rewards to all players for simply playing the mobile game.”

As the next evolution of mobile fighting games, the Mortal Kombat X mobile game will feature a hybrid of fighting, card collecting, multiplayer team combat and more, featuring shocking Fatalities, legendary Mortal Kombat characters like Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Raiden as well as the Next generation of Kombatants. The Mortal Kombat X mobile game will showcase the iconic visceral combat with the vicious graphics that Mortal Kombat fans love, along with brutal Fatalities, x-rays and more.

The console and PC versions of Mortal Kombat X will be available worldwide on April 14, 2015. Once launched, players who own the forthcoming console or PC versions of the game will be able to unlock content in the mobile game and vice versa by signing up for a WB Play account and completing tasks and achievements within each version.

Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster will make its way to PlayStation 4 on May 12. The package, which released on PlayStation 3 and Vita in 2014, features remastered graphics from the original PlayStation 2 release, as well as reworked music in Final Fantasy X.

Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster will make its way to PlayStation 4 on May 12. The package, which released on PlayStation 3 and Vita in 2014, features remastered graphics from the original PlayStation 2 release, as well as reworked music in Final Fantasy X.

Friday, 27 February 2015

Here's a brand new collection of screens showcasing some of the detail and refinements that PC players can expect in Grand Theft Auto V. Pre-order by March 31st to get a bonus $300,000 of in-game cash for GTA Online (that’s on top of the $1,200,000 of in-game cash that all pre-orders – either physical copy or digital download – will receive).

Here's a brand new collection of screens showcasing some of the detail and refinements that PC players can expect in Grand Theft Auto V. Pre-order by March 31st to get a bonus $300,000 of in-game cash for GTA Online (that’s on top of the $1,200,000 of in-game cash that all pre-orders – either physical copy or digital download – will receive).

The Who’s Next? – Official Mortal Kombat X Story Trailer, showcases the new generation of characters as they join forces to fight against the power hungry clone Mileena and her Outworld rebel army. Taking place 25 years after the events of Mortal Kombat (2011), the new generation of characters will discover that Outworld is not the only threat they face. Fans will get a first look at the newest fighters to join Cassie Cage, including Jacqueline Briggs, daughter of Jax, Takashi Takeda, son of Kenshi and Kung Jin, descendant of Kung Lao.

Thursday, 26 February 2015

With the launch of Final Fantasy Type-0 HD less than a month away, Square Enix today released a new gameplay overview trailer featuring the history and environments of the war-torn Kingdom of Orience, the fourteen brave young warriors of Class Zero, the action-packed battle system, with customizable magic spells, and the ability to summon fearsome monsters known as Eidolons.

Square Enix also confirmed that a secret movie will be included in the game. The mystery-shrouded movie can be unlocked when a player meets certain requirements of the game.

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD is scheduled for release on March 17th, 2015 for North America and will be priced at $59.99. Limited quantities of the Collector’s Edition will be sold through the official site for $99.99. The exclusive playable, downloadable demo of the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XV game titled Final Fantasy XV -Episode Duscae - will be available only while supplies last.

Survival horror Slender: The Arrival is coming on March 24th to PlayStation 4 and on March 25th to Xbox One, Blue Isle Studios has announced. The official video game adaptation of the internet phenomenon, Slender: The Arrival will send the most fearless gamers into panic as they unfold the twisted mystery in a dark, foreboding atmosphere and a story fraught with terror, paranoia and other-worldly forces.

Based on eye-witness accounts, The Slender Man is depicted as a thin, unnaturally tall man dressed in a black suit with a blank, featureless face. Now Slender: The Arrival comes to next-gen consoles with brand new story elements and extended levels that continue to unfold the Slender Man mythos. Players are enveloped in a world of sensory deprivation filled with haunting visions and audio cues that create a healthy dose of tension and paranoia.

In The Arrival’s all new storyline, Lauren is in search of her friend Kate, who recently has become increasingly obsessed with the folklore of Slender Man. Was Kate’s disappearance the work of Slender Man? Use Kate’s forgotten flashlight to explore abandoned houses, creepy mines and dark forests to unravel the mystery – all the while being stalked by the menacing presence of Slender Man.

Developed in collaboration with Eric “Victor Surge” Knudson, creator of the paranormal phenomenon, and written by the creative team behind the Marble Hornets series, Slender: The Arrival is rated ‘T’ for Teen (Blood, Violence) and will release for $9.99 digital download on March 24th for PlayStation 4 and March 25th in the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One.

Payday 2: Crimewave Edition will arrive in June for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, developer Overkill has told Eurogamer. You will be able to pre-order the game's digital version now at a 25 per cent discount and also receive the Hard Time Loot Bag, a pack of exclusive in-game items - including an exclusive mask, red dot weapon sight and bundle of in-game cash.

Payday 2: Crimewave Edition will arrive in June for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, developer Overkill has told Eurogamer. You will be able to pre-order the game's digital version now at a 25 per cent discount and also receive the Hard Time Loot Bag, a pack of exclusive in-game items - including an exclusive mask, red dot weapon sight and bundle of in-game cash.

Wednesday, 25 February 2015

Ahead of its launch in Japan this week, Square Enix today announced that Dragon Quest Heroes will be coming to Europe and PAL territories in 2015 for the PlayStation 4. The title will arrive in the form of a full-scale action RPG for the first time in the Dragon Quest series.

In Dragon Quest Heroes, players must rise up against insurmountable odds - challenging swarms of enemies and conquering gigantic monsters. Dragon Quest Heroes is brought to the PlayStation 4 in beautiful HD graphics, filled with characters and monsters designed by world-renowned artist Akira Toriyama.

Both Yuji Horii, director and creator of Dragon Quest, and Koichi Sugiyama, the composer closely tied to the series since its first instalment and creator of countless musical masterpieces, are closely involved in bringing this title to life. Furthermore, ω-Force (Omega Force) from Koei Tecmo Games - the team that has created numerous popular action game series - is also taking part in its development.

Bethesda has announced the release date for The Evil Within’s first story add-on. The new arc features Castellanos’ partner, Juli Kidman and introduces new enemies. The Assignment takes place concurrently with The Evil Within, and explains Kidman’s whereabouts during parts of the story. It will conclude in the second DLC chapter, The Consequence.

Bethesda has announced the release date for The Evil Within’s first story add-on. The new arc features Castellanos’ partner, Juli Kidman and introduces new enemies. The Assignment takes place concurrently with The Evil Within, and explains Kidman’s whereabouts during parts of the story. It will conclude in the second DLC chapter, The Consequence.

Microsoft has revealed Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious, a standalone expansion due out on Xbox One and Xbox 360 next month. According to The AP, Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious, which does not require the base game to play, is out 27th March and will be free until 10th April to promote the 3rd April North America launch of Furious 7, the latest film in the series. After 10th April the expansion will cost $10. We've asked Microsoft for UK-specific information.

Microsoft has revealed Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious, a standalone expansion due out on Xbox One and Xbox 360 next month. According to The AP, Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious, which does not require the base game to play, is out 27th March and will be free until 10th April to promote the 3rd April North America launch of Furious 7, the latest film in the series. After 10th April the expansion will cost $10. We've asked Microsoft for UK-specific information.

Dennaton Games and Devolver Digital have announced that the much-anticipated sequel to the award-winning top-down shooter Hotline Miami will release March 10 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PC, Mac, and Linux. Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number and the Digital Special Edition are both available for pre-order now on Steam, GOG, and Humble.

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game. Follow the paths of several distinct factions – each with their own questionable methods and uncertain motivations – as unforeseen consequences intersect and reality once again slips back into a brilliant haze of neon and bloodshed.

Hotline Miami fans can now pre-order to receive 10% off Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number and the Digital Special Edition that includes the exclusive Hotline Miami 2: Remix EP featuring six select music tracks remixed by M|O|O|N, Scattle and Carpenter Brut.

Dennaton Games and Devolver Digital have also partnered with Overkill Software to introduce exclusive new Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number masks and a “Jacket” character pack for PAYDAY 2 free to owners of Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number and the Digital Special Edition.

The “Gotham is Mine” trailer features a closer look at some of the story’s most infamous super-villains. As Scarecrow unites the Rogues Gallery, including Two-Face, The Penguin, the Riddler, the Arkham Knight, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy, they bring all-out war as they try to take down The Dark Knight, and claim Gotham City as their own.

Bloodborne developer From Software made a first-person RPG back in the days of the PS1 named Shadow Tower, though chances are you probably don't remember it from all those years ago. Well now it looks like you may get the opportunity to go back in time and see some of the studios' earliest work as Shadow Tower has been rated by the ESRB.

Bloodborne developer From Software made a first-person RPG back in the days of the PS1 named Shadow Tower, though chances are you probably don't remember it from all those years ago. Well now it looks like you may get the opportunity to go back in time and see some of the studios' earliest work as Shadow Tower has been rated by the ESRB.

Indie game development outfit Blazing Badger have announced their debut title AIPD. It’s a top-down co-op twin-stick shooter with a visual identity that is an homage to the 80s’ neon art styles, pioneered by games like Minestorm on the Vectrex console system or feature films like Tron.

Blazing Badger aims for a unique gameplay experience, enabling the player to design her preferred game modes out of 100,000 possible combinations. The game is set for a release on Steam, Xbox One and PS4 in May 2015, but visitors of the GDC in San Francisco next week can play a prototype already as AIPD is showed at the Unreal Engine Booth.

Core features include:

Design your own game modes out of 100,000 potential combinations.

Adjust your ship’s equipment to your custom built challenges.

Team up with friends for local coop play.

Compete in online leaderboards.

Participate in limited time challenges, where the game mode is randomized every week.

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

To prepare for the UK retail release of Dying Light on February 27th, Techland has unveiled the “My Apocalypse” Collectors Edition – a unique special edition of its critically acclaimed zombie action game.

Available to pre-order exclusively from GAME for £250,000, this one-off edition of the game is only available for one UK-based customer and includes 4 Steelbook copies of the game for co-op action, professional parkour lessons, exclusive merchandise… and a custom built, zombie apocalypse-proofed house built to order by UK-based Tiger Log Cabins. The house comes fully equipped with all live-in amenities and also includes an upper deck with vantage points and an escape hatch, arsenal storage for weaponry, and of course a living area with TV, Xbox One, and the latest sound system to play Dying Light on.

The “My Apocalypse” Collectors Edition will also include zombie survival-focused parkour lessons from Ampisound, custom merchandise and additional in-game perks that will let you kill time while the world around you mercilessly falls into zombie anarchy.

Sony has said that work on Driveclub continues to prepare for the launch of the free, PlayStation Plus Edition of the game, and that it’s definitely not cancelled. Following comments made by SCEE president Jim Ryan yesterday about how the PS+ Edition of Driveclub may never see the light of day, Sony has clarified that the demo is in fact still coming.

Sony has said that work on Driveclub continues to prepare for the launch of the free, PlayStation Plus Edition of the game, and that it’s definitely not cancelled. Following comments made by SCEE president Jim Ryan yesterday about how the PS+ Edition of Driveclub may never see the light of day, Sony has clarified that the demo is in fact still coming.

Gamesoft, a brand new Australian development studio based in Sydney, has today announced its debut game, Clockwork, published by Appsquare. A beautiful, atmospheric 2D platform adventure, Clockwork promises a touching, melancholy narrative experience supported by challenging time-manipulation puzzles.

Says Vishal Gumber, CEO of Gamesoft, "Tucked away in the busy lanes of Sydney's oldest suburb, the talented team at Gamesoft has worked tirelessly for the last eight months on this mind-boggling game.

"Clockwork is by no means an indie game, even though it is Gamesoft's debut. Our young team is ready to take on the best of AAA when Clockwork releases later this year."

Clockwork is set in the great mechanical city of Watchtower, where the last survivors of a great plague have found shelter within metal walls and metal bodies. Watchtower is divided by poverty and technology; the glittering spires of its upper tiers towering over the thrumming power plants and smoking factories of the industrial slums.

Players control a young boy named Atto who, thanks to his clockwork companion Milli, is able to duplicate himself and slip through time in order to overcome the obstacles heading his way.

Says Daniel McMahon, Clockwork's lead writer, "Clockwork is a story about unlikely friends coming together to try and fix an imperfect world in a time-bending puzzle-platforming adventure story. We want to ask players the question: What if you could go back in time, to before everything changed?"

Planned for a digital release on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and mobile platforms, Clockwork will launch later this year.

Deco Digital & Bevel Studios have launched a new pre-release trailer for ‘Pneuma: Breath of Life’ and have now unveiled that the much anticipated Steam release will be coming to PC with full Oculus Rift DK2 support on the 27th February 2015 alongside the Xbox One version. This is the first game fuelled by the power of Unreal Engine 4 to release on Xbox One and is set to challenge player’s expectations of videogame storytelling through unique gameplay mechanics; all through the eyes of a god.

Pneuma: Breath of Life provides players with a relentless determination to solve every puzzle, progressing through a narrated story of self-discovery, exploring the fundamental nature of being. Pneuma's story is one that can only be told through the interactive medium of video games. This is a difficult puzzler designed to force players to think outside the box and explore beyond what they know as reality through the eyes of a god, voiced by award winning voice actor, Jay Britton.

Pneuma’s puzzles consist of environmental challenges that require perception, observation, and lateral thinking skills to succeed. The observation mechanic allows you to Lift bridges, rotate platforms and move entire rooms all with the power of your mind, which is enhanced even further with the Oculus Rift DK2 support in the Steam version. Playing Pneuma isn't about your skill with a controller, it's about how you perceive and analyse situations. PC and Xbox players will need to push their brains to their limit in this exciting new first person puzzler as Pneuma contemplates the nature of reality and you explore the ontological mystery of the Breath of Life.

“With the release so close now we can’t wait to see player’s reactions to the final game. Being able to say that we’re coming to Steam on the same day as Xbox One is very exciting for us as we want as many people as possible to be to experience the story of Pneuma. This new cinematic trailer gives a glimpse at Pneuma’s world which you’ll be able to experience in full 27th February 2015.”

There Came an Echo, the second title from developer Iridium Studios, has released in all regions for $14.99 on Steam for the PC. The real-time strategy game features customizable voice commands, a voice cast headlined by Wil Wheaton and Ashly Burch, and a heavily character-driven narrative.

“It’s finally here,” said Jason Wishnov, CEO of Iridium Studios, who has not slept much lately and he should probably get some soon. “This is an unprecedented experience, and we’re thrilled to bring it to gamers around the world. We love you guys.”

A launch trailer has been released that shows the full breadth of the game’s technology in action. In addition, for the first week of release, players who purchase the game on Steam will get a free copy of Iridium Studios’ first title, Sequence, absolutely free. There Came an Echo is also under a 10% discount for that timeframe.

There Came an Echo utilizes Intel RealSense technology, one of the first commercial titles to do so. Intel has worked closely with Iridium to ensure an experience of exceptionally high quality. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One ports will be coming later this year.

Sony and publisher Capcom are working together to ensure Street Fighter V has a successful launch, and that means a testing phase to check how it runs online. Capcom is planning to run an online beta for its next fighting game for both the PS4 and PC versions.

Sony and publisher Capcom are working together to ensure Street Fighter V has a successful launch, and that means a testing phase to check how it runs online. Capcom is planning to run an online beta for its next fighting game for both the PS4 and PC versions.

We are excited to announce that the launch of Heists for GTA Online is scheduled for March 10th. We know it’s been a wait, and appreciate your patience. Heists will bring a brand new 4-player cooperative gameplay experience to GTA Online, giving players the chance to team up to pull off a string of intense, multi-part raids and robberies across Los Santos and Blaine County. Over the next couple of weeks, we will have more information about the launch of Heists and about other new features that we will release with it.

We are excited to announce that the launch of Heists for GTA Online is scheduled for March 10th. We know it’s been a wait, and appreciate your patience. Heists will bring a brand new 4-player cooperative gameplay experience to GTA Online, giving players the chance to team up to pull off a string of intense, multi-part raids and robberies across Los Santos and Blaine County. Over the next couple of weeks, we will have more information about the launch of Heists and about other new features that we will release with it.

Rockstar has delayed the PC release date of Grand Theft Auto 5 again - this time, until 14th April. It is the third launch date that Rockstar has announced for the game's PC version. It had previously been due to arrive on 27th January, and then on 24th March.

Rockstar has delayed the PC release date of Grand Theft Auto 5 again - this time, until 14th April. It is the third launch date that Rockstar has announced for the game's PC version. It had previously been due to arrive on 27th January, and then on 24th March.

The rough launch of DriveClub last year on the PS4 has resulted in a lot of lessons learned for both Sony and the developers at Evolution Studios — and one of the consequences of that is that they’re just not ready to launch the free PlayStation Plus version they promised. In fact they may never be ready. Pushed by UK newspaper Metro to discuss a release date or even guarantee that it would be released, SCEE’s Jim Ryan said that “that’s still being looked at” and that “I can’t say anything at this stage”.

The rough launch of DriveClub last year on the PS4 has resulted in a lot of lessons learned for both Sony and the developers at Evolution Studios — and one of the consequences of that is that they’re just not ready to launch the free PlayStation Plus version they promised. In fact they may never be ready. Pushed by UK newspaper Metro to discuss a release date or even guarantee that it would be released, SCEE’s Jim Ryan said that “that’s still being looked at” and that “I can’t say anything at this stage”.

Today, Ubisoft announced Fault One Zero, the fifth of six planned downloadable content packs for Trials Fusion, which brings players 10 new tracks, 24 challenges, five trophies, and new objects for the track editor is now available on Xbox One and Xbox 360, on PC from 6pm UK time tonight, and on PlayStation 4 after the next store update.

In Fault One Zero players explore the futuristic city of Megalopolis where man and machine are only distinguishable by their medical records. Players will race through holographic cityscapes, testing facilities, assembly lines, retro gaming areas and a robot dumping ground to navigate their way through Megalopolis.

Additionally, single player tracks were recently added to online multiplayer, giving players a new multiplayer experience and more tracks to challenge friends on. Up to eight players face off in a single lane and modifiers including track gravity, speed and control can be added to ramp up the level of challenge in the race.

Since the launch of Online Multiplayer as a free update earlier this month, players have faced-off in nearly 2.5 million races and have rode more than 500 000 kilometres (317,581 miles), which is nearly 13 times around the circumference of the Earth.

Trials Fusion is continuously being updated to add new features, provide more downloadable content and track editor items, as well as to continue improving the game to make it the ultimate racing experience.

The Season Pass is available for £15.99 and Season Pass holders will receive immediate access to Fault One Zero as well as the previous four DLC packs. Riders without the Season Pass will be able purchase Fault One Zero for £3.99.

Monday, 23 February 2015

If you’re unfortunate to have any stuck or incomplete player (or item) transfers in your FIFA 15 Ultimate Team lists, you may get some relief in the next couple of weeks. EA say the problem will be addressed over the coming days. According to EA, they’ve not been able to look at this issue before now due to “technical” reasons. Now, however, they say it’ll be possible to review the accounts of the “small number of FIFA 15 fans” afflicted with stuck transfer syndrome.

If you’re unfortunate to have any stuck or incomplete player (or item) transfers in your FIFA 15 Ultimate Team lists, you may get some relief in the next couple of weeks. EA say the problem will be addressed over the coming days. According to EA, they’ve not been able to look at this issue before now due to “technical” reasons. Now, however, they say it’ll be possible to review the accounts of the “small number of FIFA 15 fans” afflicted with stuck transfer syndrome.

Valve will show off its Steam Machines, the “final” version of its Steam Controller and virtual reality hardware at Game Developers Conference in March, it said today. On its website, Valve said that this “powerful new family of entertainment devices” would be released this year.

Valve will show off its Steam Machines, the “final” version of its Steam Controller and virtual reality hardware at Game Developers Conference in March, it said today. On its website, Valve said that this “powerful new family of entertainment devices” would be released this year.

Fatshark has announced that BAFTA award-winning composer Jesper Kyd will provide the soundtrack and music for Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, a co-operative action first person shooter and melee combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy universe. Vermintide is scheduled for release in the second half of 2015, for Windows PC, the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

A BAFTA award-winning composer, Jesper Kyd is renowned for creating unique scores with a diverse array of live instrumentation and manipulated sounds. His immersive soundtracks feature a mix of styles ranging from the iconic orchestral/electronic hybrid scores for the Hitman series (British Academy Award for Original Music) and the anthemic choral score for Freedom Fighters, to his four evocative scores for Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed series and the post-apocalyptic / sci-fi themes of the Borderlands Series.

“When we first began the search for a composer for Vermintide, Jesper Kyd was a name that kept coming up again and again - his iconic atmospheric compositions have become a benchmark in what can be achieved in video game music,” said Martin Wahlund, CEO of Fatshark. “We could not be more excited about what he has in store for Vermintide.”

“Working with indie developer Fatshark was one of those crazy challenges that rarely comes along,” said Jesper Kyd, “They wanted a score from the perspective of the Skaven inhabiting the Warhammer universe. Writing this score has been a bit like joining the Skaven clan and giving them a voice - it's been great, twisted fun.”

In Vermintide, the city of Ubersreik is under siege as players select from a band of five heroes with different play-styles and abilities, all equipped with unique gear and personalities. Working together cooperatively, players must use their individual attributes to survive an apocalyptic invasion from hordes of relentless, power hungry Skaven, across a range of environments stretching from the top of the Magnus Tower to the bowels of the Under Empire.

Vermintide is scheduled for release in the second half of 2015, for Windows PC, the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

How much of Dying Light could actually be recreated in film? This question inspired Techland and Flying Carpet Studio to create a live-action short-film “The Last Supply Drop” which was released today. Telling a story about four quarantine survivors’ last ditch attempt to get to an air-drop full of crucial supplies, the video brings Dying Light key gameplay features to the real life, including parkour movement, car traps, and the fan-favorite dropkick attacks.

Sunday, 22 February 2015

Would you like to see Captain Toad appear as a playable character in Mario Kart 8? Well, Nintendo’s very own Koichi Hayashida wants him to star in the iconic racing series as well as other Nintendo titles. Interestingly, Hayashida has contacted the director of Mario Kart to see if he’d consider including Captain Toad in the game. Hayashida says he has become quite attached to the charming character and would like to see him feature in a “variety of games.”

Would you like to see Captain Toad appear as a playable character in Mario Kart 8? Well, Nintendo’s very own Koichi Hayashida wants him to star in the iconic racing series as well as other Nintendo titles. Interestingly, Hayashida has contacted the director of Mario Kart to see if he’d consider including Captain Toad in the game. Hayashida says he has become quite attached to the charming character and would like to see him feature in a “variety of games.”

Saturday, 21 February 2015

Think you already know the Zombie Army series? Think again. With two games in the franchise and a huge fanbase, Rebellion have already proved they know a thing or two about serving up intense and brutal zombie shooters, but with the forthcoming release of Zombie Army Trilogy they’ve upped the gore and a whole lot more…

Brand new third campaign: the series comes to an apocalyptic conclusion with five exclusive new missions for 1-4 players across bone-chilling new environments.

Thursday, 19 February 2015

From having Kirby ride on hamsters to turning him into yarn, Kirby games have always experimented with inventive visual styles and unique game play. Launching for the Wii U console on Feb. 20, the visually striking new adventure Kirby and the Rainbow Curse finds players controlling Kirby exclusively using the touch screen on the Wii U GamePad controller in a world made of clay.

By drawing lines on the touch screen with the stylus, the player creates Rainbow Ropes that will help Kirby navigate obstacles and defeat enemies. Three friends can hop in and out at any time using Wii Remote controllers to play as Waddle Dees and assist Kirby, and players can even use compatible amiibo figures once a day, per stage, to power up Kirby with special abilities.

“Kirby and the Rainbow Curse kicks off another absolutely stellar lineup of Wii U games for this year,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “In the first half of the year alone, Wii U owners will be able to adventure with Kirby, party down with Mario and his friends in Mario Party 10, build levels in the Nintendo eShop-exclusive Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars and experience Nintendo’s newest IP with the action-packed Splat oon.”

Unlike other games in the Kirby series, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse is set in a beautiful “clay-ful” world. The controls are also easy to pick up for all types of players, since the game is played exclusively on the touch screen of the Wii U GamePad. The Rainbow Ropes will guide Kirby in the direction players want him to go, and drawing ropes in creative ways like a loop will even give Kirby a quick speed boost. Strategy not only comes into play in guiding Kirby, but also in the amount of Rainbow Ink used, as drawing Rainbow Ropes uses precious ink. By staying on the ground or collecting an ink bottle, players can refill the Rainbow Ink quickly. In addition to moving Kirby around, Rainbow Ropes can be cleverly used to solve environmental puzzles. Using a well-drawn rope can block a waterfall or uncover hidden areas.

Instead of his traditional copy abilities, Kirby can transform into powerful vehicles. As a tank, Kirby will move automatically and players must tap on the GamePad touch screen to shoot at approaching enemies. When traveling through the depths as a submarine, Kirby will move to the spot players tap on the touch screen. And as a rocket, drawing Rainbow Ropes will help navigate him to the goal.

Anyone that wants to experience Kirby and the Rainbow Curse with friends or family members is in luck! Up to three additional players can join the adventure at any time. As the player who controls Kirby draws Rainbow Ropes and taps the GamePad, other players use Wii Remote controllers (sold separately) to play as friendly Waddle Dee characters to assist Kirby and help discover the game’s numerous collectibles. While ultimately everyone works together to reach the goal, each player’s collected stars will display at the end of each stage, encouraging a little friendly competition.

Kirby, King Dedede or Meta Knight amiibo can each be used once a day to power up Kirby with special abilities. By tapping a Kirby amiibo to the Wii U GamePad, players receive an unlimited Star Dash within a stage, which usually can only be activated by collecting 100 stars. A King Dedede amiibo outfits Kirby with a hat that grants him six health bars instead of the normal four. And the Meta Knight amiibo gives Kirby a mask that lets him use a fast dash that blasts right through weaker enemies.

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse launches for Wii U on Feb. 20 at a suggested retail price of $39.99. The game will also be available for purchase in the Nintendo eShop and at Nintendo.com.

Wednesday, 18 February 2015

Slightly Mad Studios and Bandai Namco have announced another delay to the release date of Project Cars. Most recently scheduled to be released in March, the game will now arrive on PC on April 2, followed by a PS4 and Xbox One release on April 7.

Slightly Mad Studios and Bandai Namco have announced another delay to the release date of Project Cars. Most recently scheduled to be released in March, the game will now arrive on PC on April 2, followed by a PS4 and Xbox One release on April 7.

Tuesday, 17 February 2015

Work on Lords of the Fallen 2 has begun.Executive producer Tomasz Gop confirmed it in an email to me this morning. "We're now working on vision and concepts for Lords 2," he wrote, but wasn't ready to talk further details. Gop revealed the news in a Facebook post translated by our friends at Eurogamer Poland.

Work on Lords of the Fallen 2 has begun.Executive producer Tomasz Gop confirmed it in an email to me this morning. "We're now working on vision and concepts for Lords 2," he wrote, but wasn't ready to talk further details. Gop revealed the news in a Facebook post translated by our friends at Eurogamer Poland.

Thursday, 5 February 2015

Independent developer Fatshark announced today the development of Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, a co-operative action first person shooter and melee combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy universe. Vermintide is scheduled for release in the second half of 2015, for Windows PC, the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

In Vermintide, the city of Ubersreik is under siege as players select from a band of five heroes with different play-styles and abilities, all equipped with unique gear and personalities. Working together cooperatively, players must use their individual attributes to survive an apocalyptic invasion from hordes of relentless, power hungry Skaven, across a range of environments stretching from the top of the Magnus Tower to the bowels of the Under Empire.

“Combining gritty combat with cooperative multiplayer action, Vermintide will provide the player with a completely new perspective of the Warhammer Fantasy universe, through the eyes of the heroes they play,” said Martin Wahlund, CEO of Fatshark. “Staying true to the fantasy lore, with familiar foes and locations, we look forward to winning the hearts of enthusiasts and newcomers with this new take on the Warhammer story”.

The time of mortals is ending, and the reign of Chaos draws ever closer. The Dark Gods are at last united in a singular purpose, loosing their madness across the world as never before. In the Empire of Sigmar, Karl Franz's gaze is focused on the incursion of the savage northmen, but it is not the only threat. As the Chaos moon Morrslieb waxes full, shrill voices echo through tunnels gnawed far beneath the Empire's cities, and a Skaven host swarms towards the surface. It emerges first in the city of Ubersreik, a screeching mass that consumes all before it. Soon Ubersreik is a charnel-town, drowning beneath the malevolent shadow of the Horned Rat.

Yet even in the darkest times, there are always champions to light the way. As Ubersreik cowers, five heroes, united by capricious fate, carry the fight to the rat-men. It remains to be seen whether they have the strength to survive, let alone work together long enough to thwart the invaders. One truth, however, is beyond all doubt: should these five fall, then Ubersreik will fall with them.

Thursday, 13 November 2014

Sony has today detailed the cloud-based TV service it originally announced at CES 2014. Called PlayStation Vue, it aims to offer an array of TV channels without a monthly contract across a range of devices, and is Sony's bid to offer a TV service that it hopes will replace traditional cable subscriptions.

Sony has today detailed the cloud-based TV service it originally announced at CES 2014. Called PlayStation Vue, it aims to offer an array of TV channels without a monthly contract across a range of devices, and is Sony's bid to offer a TV service that it hopes will replace traditional cable subscriptions.

The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here. The trial for Dragon Age: Inquisition is now available to all EA Access members. Begin the battle for Thedas today, before the game's release! Members can download the trial through the EA Access Hub app on Xbox One, and play BioWare's epic new RPG for six hours.

The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here. The trial for Dragon Age: Inquisition is now available to all EA Access members. Begin the battle for Thedas today, before the game's release! Members can download the trial through the EA Access Hub app on Xbox One, and play BioWare's epic new RPG for six hours.

The first Mario Kart 8 DLC pack is available now. Players who have already pre-purchased the content will be advised upon starting the game that the pack is ready and be given a prompt to download it. The first DLC pack contains eight new tracks, three fresh characters and four new vehicles.

The first Mario Kart 8 DLC pack is available now. Players who have already pre-purchased the content will be advised upon starting the game that the pack is ready and be given a prompt to download it. The first DLC pack contains eight new tracks, three fresh characters and four new vehicles.

It’s no secret that videogame fans are itching to get their hands on Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. To help shoppers avoid the day-one rush, Nintendo is offering a new pre-purchase service for people wanting to start playing as soon as it goes on sale on Nintendo eShop, all without having to leave the comfort of their homes.

Starting today, Wii U owners who visit the Nintendo eShop can pre-purchase Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. From pre-purchase, most of the game’s data will be transferred to the purchaser’s Wii U system, and as soon as the game releases on Nintendo eShop at midnight on 21st November in North America, 28th November across Europe (23:00 on the 27th November in the UK), the final data needed to unlock the full game will automatically download.

This pre-purchase service offers a tremendous benefit to players, as they can avoid waiting in lines and be among the first people able to play the game once it arrives on their Wii U systems.

Iridium Studios, developer of the critically acclaimed Sequence, has unveiled just the barest fraction of the remarkable plot of There Came an Echo in a new, character-focused trailer. Beyond the insane action and innovative voice commands, the story reaches incredible levels of production quality thanks to its AAA voice cast, headed up by Wil Wheaton.

“We have the best voice cast in the history of indie games,” said Jason Wishnov, CEO of Iridium Studios. “Well, the guy from Bastion, he was really awesome. But we’re at least second.”

Joining Mr. Wheaton is Ashly Burch, Laura Bailey, Yuri Lowenthal, Cassandra Lee Morris, Rachel Robinson, and Cindy Robinson. The group braves extreme danger to uncover the mysteries around a seemingly unbreakable cryptographic lock and prevent a devastating secret from changing the very fabric of society.

Iridium Studios ran a successful Kickstarter campaign in March of 2013, and then procured further funding from Intel in a partnership to utilize their advanced Intel RealSense technology. They are very thankful to their fans around the world, regardless of gender, race, or beliefs.

For more details about the game and Kickstarter campaign, you can visit Iridium Studios’ website at www.playiridium.com.

Wednesday, 12 November 2014

It is with regret that I must inform you that Bloodborne will be slightly delayed.While development continues unabated, we would like our team to deliver the best possible final experience. We were gratified by the feedback and data we received from those who participated in our limited Alpha test. The extra production time will also allow us to better integrate these learnings. Bloodborne is now set to launch in North America exclusively on PS4 on March 24th, 2015. All territories have been delayed.

It is with regret that I must inform you that Bloodborne will be slightly delayed.While development continues unabated, we would like our team to deliver the best possible final experience. We were gratified by the feedback and data we received from those who participated in our limited Alpha test. The extra production time will also allow us to better integrate these learnings. Bloodborne is now set to launch in North America exclusively on PS4 on March 24th, 2015. All territories have been delayed.